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John Deere S120Lawn Tractor

Riding (Lawn Tractor) mower · Model S120 · Prosumer-duty · Gas

The John Deere S120Lawn Tractor is a prosumer-grade gas lawn tractor, built for large residential properties and acreage, with a 42-inch deck and a 724.3cc engine making 22 hp. It weighs 444 lb (201.4 kg).

At a glance

Power Source
gas
Cutting Width
42 in (1067 mm)
Displacement
44.2 ci (724.3 cc)
Engine Power
22 hp
Transmission
Hydrostatic, 2-wheel drive
Weight
444 lbs (201.4 kg)
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Engine

John Deere S120Lawn Tractor engine specifications
Power Sourcegas
Displacement44.2 ci (724.3 cc)
Engine Power22 hp
Cylinders2
Engine Model44N677 (M44)
Fuel TypeGasoline

Deck

John Deere S120Lawn Tractor deck specifications
Cutting Width42 in (1067 mm)
Min Cut Height1 in (25 mm)
Max Cut Height4 in (102 mm)
Deck MaterialSteel, 13 gauge0.090 in.2.3 mm
Deck ConstructionStamped steel deck shell
Deck Gauge13
DischargeSide discharge

Drive

John Deere S120Lawn Tractor drive specifications
TransmissionHydrostatic, 2-wheel drive
Ground Speed5.5 mph
Drive Tire Size20x8-8
Drive SystemManual power take-off (PTO)
Reverse Speed3.2 mph

Dimensions

John Deere S120Lawn Tractor dimensions specifications
Weight444 lbs (201.4 kg)
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal (9.1 L)
Length69.7 in (1770 mm)
Width55.2 in (1402 mm)
Height44 in (1118 mm)

Commercial / Pro

John Deere S120Lawn Tractor commercial / pro specifications
Frame ConstructionFull-length welded steel
Seat TypeTwo-piece with open-back

General

John Deere S120Lawn Tractor general specifications
Bagger Capacity6.5 bu (229 L)
Warranty2 yr

Productivity & acreage

S120Lawn Tractor deck width, ground speed and computed acres-per-hour, from the specs we have. Duty class: Prosumer — A higher-capacity homeowner machine for larger properties and acreage.

Acres/hr (80%)
1.87
Acres/hr (100%)
2.33
Deck width
42 in
Ground speed
5.5 mph

Productivity computed from deck width and ground speed. Compare on the calculator ›

John Deere S120Lawn Tractor professional and productivity specifications
Deck width42 in
Engine makenot specified by manufacturer
Engine displacement724.3082288 cc
Engine power22 hp
TransmissionHydrostatic, 2-wheel drive
Drive typenot specified by manufacturer
Ground speed5.5 mph
Cut-height range25 mm – 102 mm
Fuel capacity9.1 L
Weight201.4 kg
Warranty2
Commercial warrantynot specified by manufacturer
Deck constructionStamped steel deck shell
Deck gauge13 ga
Spindle typenot specified by manufacturer
Frame constructionFull-length welded steel
Anti-scalp rollersnot specified by manufacturer
Drive tire size20x8-8
Seat typeTwo-piece with open-back
Dealer networknot specified by manufacturer

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Specs verified against the manufacturer spec sheet on Jun 6, 2026 — deere.com.

Independent reference database. Specs compiled from manufacturer sources and normalized for comparison; verify with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase.

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